Freelance CAD Freelancer & Operations Manager

February 2009 – August 2009Patternmaker – Mr. K – SydneyManual PatternmakerDuties involved:• Creation of manual patterns• Follow the making of the garment• Fitting• Alteration of the pattern

August 2008 – November 2008Spec Technician – David Lawrence-Sydney

ROLE PURPOSEKnowledge of and continually develop the David Lawrence quality, and support the teamin all aspects of QC and fit. In particular, support Designers to ensure the creativedirection is fit for purpose and supports the brand essence, as well as support the SupplyChain team on all technical aspects of garment manufacturing.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Have full understanding of the FOB development process from handover toproduction• Initiate size specifications for each development style• Liaise with Designers to ensure accurate and detailed import packs are clearly markedand understood enabling supplier to deliver accurate samples first time• Access fabric and embellishment limitations and discuss any complicated technicalissues with Designer.• Continually strive for a higher standard of sample, to ultimately achieve a fitapproved first time approach.• Ensure there is no conflicting of information throughout the development process,assisting the Shanghai Office at every stage to ensure smooth approval and improvesample turnaround times• Attend fit sessions and advice clear detailed comments, include sketches and photosto emphasize problems and support comments.• Measure development samples and review comments (if any) before fitting to ensureall amendments have been auctioned from previous fit• Know the DL critical path system and monitor sample progress• Maintain an open line of communication at all timesNovember 2006 – August 2008Head Senior Patternmaker – Sass & Bide - SydneyComputer Patternmaker – Gerber SystemResponsible for RTW & VIE labels, using Gerber System.Manage a team of 3 machinists and 1 cutter.Follow the production for offshore garments (China).Due to my extensive knowledge of Gerber System, I have been appointed by the GerberCompany to be the Beta Tester for the new Accumark version (8.3.3) and future newversion.Duties involved:• Creation of the patterns with the input from the designers• Follow the making of the garment• Fitting

• Alter the pattern• Grading• Spec for offshore production• Marker for yield estimation• Supervision of machinists (3) involved• Supervision of cutter (1)• Making special patterns and garments for NY Fashion Week and VIP Customers• Implement spec & workflow procedure for the patternmaker room• Beta Tester for new version of Accumark Gerber 8.3.3 (The only one inAustralia)• Problem solver regarding China or local production• Import and export DXF files

March 2006 – November 2006

Patternmaker – Australian Fashion Group - SydneyComputer Patternmaker – Gerber SystemResponsible for Sussan & Harrys Scarfe labels,Duties involved:• Creation of the patterns with the input of Sussan & Harrys Scarfe• Follow the making of the garment• Fitting• Alter the pattern• Grading• Spec for offshore production• Marker for yield estimation

March 2005 – February 2006

Divisional & Production Manager – The Discovery Group - SydneyResponsible and managing all aspects from the design to the delivery of the finishinggarment for Charlie Brown and Princess Charlotte.Duties involved:• Overview the release of the sketch from the designer• Approval of the fitting• Organize patternmaker job• Organize the workflow for patternmaker (1), machinists (3), and cutter (1)• Purchase order• Price negotiation• Liaison with the Chinese and Indian factories• Problem solving for oversea production

September 2002- March 2005Head Patternmaker – Dolina Group – SydneyComputer Patternmaker – Gerber SystemResponsible for Dolina and Mixit labels, using Gerber System.Duties involved:• Creation of the patterns with the input of Designer• Follow the making of the garment• Fitting• Alter the pattern• Grading• Spec for offshore production• Marker for yield estimation• Supervision of machinists (2) involved• Create spec (offshore garments) using App21

October 1997 – August 2002Head Patternmaker - Charlie Brown - Discovery Group- SydneyComputer Patternmaker – Gerber SystemCharlie Brown and Princess Charlotte labels, using Gerber System.Manage a team of 3 machinists and 1 cutter.Follow the production for offshore garments (China, India).Duties involved:• Creation of the patterns with the input of Designer• Follow the making of the garment• Fitting• Alter the pattern• Grading• Spec for offshore production• Marker for yield estimation• Supervision of machinists (3) involved• Supervision of Cutter (1)• Making special patterns and garments for Fashion Week and VIP Customers

September 1995 – September 1997Self employed - Patternmaker - Computer GradeGad System - Ascoli Piceno - ItalySelf-employed as consultant for Lectra & Gerber Systems and as a computer trainer.Patternmaker and Coordinator Production Manager for many factories: children, men,women, bride, and leatherwear.

November 1990 - September 1995Head Patternmaker and CAD/CAM (Lectra System)Meg, Bridal Production & Evening Clothing - Ascoli Piceno - ItalyWorked closely with the Designer and manage a team of 3 patternmakers, 2 machinists,and 1 cutter. Make patterns for made to measure bride or evening dresses.

February 1990 - October 1990Trainer and Teacher of Lectra SystemLectra Systems Italia - Milano – ItalyTeacher and Trainer position for Lectra customers, trying to help them to use thecomputer, optimizing the system and improving the workflow.

October 1989 – January 1990Quality Controller for Max Mara and MarellaS.G.S. (Society General Surveillance) - Milano - ItalyThe right position to work in a team and learn the laws of fashion quality.

June 1987 – September 1989PatternmakerElisa Sori - Ancona - ItalyThe first step in the Italian Fashion world, working primarily in the leatherwear.August 1985 – May 1988Full Time Study in ItalyApril 1983 – August 1985Leather cutter & Production Quality Control

Ronnies Leather & Fur - SydneyLeather cutter and Production Quality Control, trying to solve some patterns problems.Reason for leaving: Return to Italy to study and do work experience.